Definition of Blandish

1. Verb. Praise somewhat dishonestly. "Sam cannot blandish Sue "

Exact synonyms: Flatter
Specialized synonyms: Soft-soap, Adulate, Stroke, Bootlick, Fawn, Kotow, Kowtow, Suck Up, Toady, Truckle, Brown-nose, Butter Up
Generic synonyms: Praise
Derivative terms: Blandishment, Blandishment, Flatterer, Flattery
Antonyms: Disparage

Definition of Blandish

1. v. t. To flatter with kind words or affectionate actions; to caress; to cajole.

Definition of Blandish

1. to coax by flattery [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Blandish

blanching
blanching agent
blancmange
blancmanger
blancmanges
blanco
blancoed
blancoing
blancos
blanc fixe
bland
blander
blandest
Blandfordia
Blandin's gland
blandish (current term)
blandished
blandisher
blandishers
blandishes
blandishing
blandishment
blandishment
blandishments
blandly
blandness
blandnesses
blands
bland diet
bland diet

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